Surgical management of congenital pouch colon in Lebanon: A case report and review of the literature.

Congenital pouch colon (CPC) is a rare congenital abnormality, in which a pouch-like dilatation partially or completely replaces the colon, creating a fistula with the urogenital. Congenital colonic pouch is an extremely rare congenital disease mainly reported in India, and to date there are no reported cases in Lebanon. In this paper, we present a case of full-term male neonate diagnosed with a congenital colon pouch in Lebanon.

Neuroinflammation-on-a-chip for multiple sclerosis research: a narrative review.

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that impacts the central nervous system. It is distinguished by processes like demyelination, gliosis, neuro-axonal harm, and inflammation. The prevailing theory suggests that MS originates from an immune response directed against the body's own antigens within the central nervous system.

Insights into craniosynostosis management in low- and middle-income countries: A narrative review of outcomes, shortcomings and paediatric neurosurgery capacity.

Craniosynostosis, marked by premature cranial suture fusion, necessitates prompt intervention to avert developmental, neurological, and aesthetic issues. While high-income countries have advanced in managing this condition, low- and middle-income countries grapple with substantial healthcare access disparities. This narrative review explores current craniosynostosis management in low- and middle-income countries.

Rising meningitis in USA and Mexico: insights from the fatal outbreak.

Meningitis, an inflammatory disease affecting the meningeal layers of the brain and the spinal cord, poses a significant public health concern globally. Most meningitis cases are caused by viral infections, bacterial infections being the second most common cause, while fungal or parasitic infections are deemed rare. Despite the decrease in bacterial meningitis because of vaccination and treatment, a recent meningitis outbreak in the United States and Mexico highlighted ongoing challenges.

Severe hyponatremia and bilateral sequential facial palsy: A case report.

Facial palsy (FP) is a known consequence of head trauma, manifesting either immediately at the time of injury or with delayed onset, typically occurring 2 days or more post-trauma. Unilateral FP is the more common presentation and is often attributed to partial or complete transection of facial nerves or delayed onset edema. Conversely, bilateral facial palsy is a rare occurrence, reported in only a small number of cases, accounting for approximately 3% of patients presenting with bilateral weakness.

A minireview of cholera outbreak in Lebanon - a rising public health concern.

Cholera is a highly contagious illness that can cause severe, acute, watery diarrhea. The WHO and the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced on the 10 October 2022 the re-emergence of Cholera in Lebanon. Data was collected from the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon, the WHO, news announcements, as well as from online databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, news, conferences, and press releases on the current cholera outbreak.

Craniocervical Rosai-Dorfman Disease presentation: Case report and review of literature.

Rosai Dorfman Disease (RDD) is a benign histiocytic lymphoproliferative disease that has variable presentations. The concurrent presentation of RDD in the spinal cord and brain parenchyma is an extremely rare entity. Here, we report another case of a 24-year-old gentleman who presented with a tuberculum sellae and bilateral cavernous extra-axial tumors extending to the subtemporal lobe and was found to have craniocervical lesions.

A short communication of Nipah virus outbreak in India: An urgent rising concern.

In the past two decades, countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, and India have recorded several cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection. Following the 2018 NiV outbreak in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, India that claimed 17 lives, there has been a recent re-emergence of the virus in the same district, causing the recently reported death of a 12-year-old boy. Accordingly, population panic has heightened as inhabitants of these areas try to together combat the existing COVID-19 pandemic alongside the emerging NiV infection.

Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe: An urgent rising concern.

Introduction: Measles, one of the most common infections in the world, accounts for more than over 100.000 deaths every year. Measles outbreaks are still ravaging the African continent, and the 2010 Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe is one to be noted, where more than 7754 infections and 517 deaths were reported, ultimately leading to the UN initiation of the vaccination program.

Current management of acute ischemic stroke in Africa: A review of the literature.

Background And Purpose: Acute ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality globally, with increasing incidence in Africa, as the continent is already burdened with infectious diseases. Rapid diagnosis and efficient treatment are crucial, as even a slight delay in reperfusing the brain significantly affects the recovery outcome. Neuroimaging is vital for optimal care and thrombolytic or endovascular therapy in specialized stroke care units.

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: Efforts, recommendations and challenges at hand.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions have suffered globally and as a result, attention and resources for other diseases, such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), has declined. Despite a significantly lower incidence rate compared to COVID-19, CCHF has a considerably higher mortality rate at approximately 30%. Both diseases share symptoms such as headache, fever, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, sore throat, however they have different modes of transmission, mortality rates, and incubation periods.

Neurological disorders in HIV: Hope despite challenges.

Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that causes several diseases by attacking the human immune system. It is transmitted by contact with certain bodily fluids of an infected person, most commonly during unprotected sex, through sharing needles, or from mother to baby during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. The central nervous system is not spared from this virus, as HIV has been shown to induce several neurological disorders.

Bird flu outbreak amidst COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa: Efforts and challenges at hand.

Over the months of April and May 2021, South Africa has witnessed several outbreaks of highly infective avian influenza (H5N1) in different poultry farms. This came as a shock to a country that was already battling with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The emergence of the virus has spurred import bans and massive culls in the poultry business.